Patrolman Berry Joe McGuire
Amarillo Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, December 25, 1980

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 25, 1980
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Three sentenced to life

Patrolman McGuire was shot and killed following a traffic stop on Willow Street. After arresting one of the suspects in the vehicle the man attempted to flee. As Patrolman McGuire attempted to put the suspect back in the patrol car the other occupants of the vehicle he stopped came to his assistance. During the struggle one of the suspects took Patrolman McGuire's gun and shot him twice. He was then held on the ground by two suspects and a third shot him in the head, killing him. The suspects then fled the scene but were all apprehended. Three of the suspects were sentenced to life. The fourth was not charged when it was determined he attempted to help Patrolman McGuire during the struggle.

Patrolman McGuire was survived by his wife.